Graduation and degree requirements

To earn the MSPAS degree, the graduate student must:

• Have an overall minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all required PA courses with a maximum of one ‘U’ (unsatisfactory) course grade.
• Be in good academic and professional behavior standing as determined by the Academic and Professional Progress Committee.
• Submit an application for graduation to the Registrar by Oct. 15 preceding the graduation date.
• Complete all required MSPAS degree courses and requirements in a satisfactory manner within four calendar years.
• Demonstrate professional and personal attributes appropriate for continuance in the program and entry into the profession.
• Demonstrate entry-level competency as determined through the summative evaluation process that occurs in December prior to graduation.

It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with the preceding requirements for graduation.

(U) grade is subject to dismissal from the program. If a student is dismissed from the program, the student may appeal by employing the Elon University appeals process as detailed in the PA Student Handbook. For consideration for re- admission into the program, the student must compete with the new applicants for the program.